Hotels’Watchlist

A 5-bedroom boutique guesthouse with minimalist Scandi-style decor. Located in Misericordia (near Bairro Alto), a great choice for travellers interested in a more authentic local experience.Check it out

Thirteen unique, stylish lofts decorated with the owner’s private art collection. A project born from the acquisition of an old Portuguese Typography in buzzing Bairro Alto. À la carte and vegan breakfast offered.Check it out

A spacious, light-filled guesthouse with a peaceful garden. There five suites decorated with handcrafted furniture and design pieces. Located in the residential art district, a ten-minute walk from the heart of the city.Check it out

Located in an old iron warehouse from the 19th century, in the historic centre of Porto. We haven’t seen it in the flesh yet but this 9-bedroom guesthouse certainly looks like our cup of tea.Check it out

A cosy 3-bedroom guesthouse hosted by owner Juan, who will serve you a brilliant locally-sourced breakfast (in the garden, weather allowing) and is always full of ideas of what to do in Porto.Check it out

Boutique B&B’s with a low-key bohemian vibe in Porto’s trendy and arty neighbourhood of Miguel Bombarda. The 12 rooms offer a mix of modern and retro-style furnishings and each have a small lounge area.Check it out

Also located in the “street of the art galleries” (Miguel Bombarda), this 7 bedroom traditional townhouse offers original architecture alongside sleek mid-century furniture and a lovely garden.Check it out

Designer suites and studios set in a renovated building that was formerly one of the main hospitals in the heart of Porto, built in 1605. A stone’s throw away from the charming Rua das Flores street.Check it out

Guesthouse set in a renovated 19th-century building featuring a private garden and a swimming pool. Located in the historical centre of Porto, just a 6-minute walk to the iconic D. Luis I Bridge.Check it out

A dreamy four-bedroom old family farmhouse, with minimal beautiful decor set among wildflower fields, lakes and cork groves near the hilltop village of Montemor-o-Novo in the deep Alentejo.Check it out

Tucked away in the valley of the river Seixe, Monte West Coast is a beautiful 50 hectare estate with independent houses of varying sizes. Swimming pool with amazing views and sun decks. The gorgeous Odeceixe beach is 5km away.Check it out

Boutique hotel located 7 km from Arraiolos, with a strong focus on horse riding activities. Each room opens to a furnished balcony with an amazing view to the dam inserted in a piece of the typical landscape of Alentejo.Check it out

Four fully equipped seaside cottages with a special twist: white sand instead of traditional floors. These stunning huts are integrated on the nature reserve of river Sado in Comporta, home to a great variety of wildlife.Check it out

From the creative minds behind Casas na Areia, these two minimalist wooden cabins (which were once used by local fisherman) are a truly wonderful gem. Only an hour south of Lisbon in fashionable Comporta. You’ll feel a world away.Check it out

We have recently visited and we definitely want to come back to feature it on JO&SO. Expect laid back vibes, a rooftop pool and great rooms at this boutique surf lodge in Peniche’s little gem Baleal, just across from the Atlantic beach.Check it out

A guesthouse set in a renovated 19th-century aristocratic residence, boasting views of Cascais Bay and the beach. You are welcome to enjoy the swimming pool of their sister property, Hotel Albatroz.Check it out

A 4-star boutique hotel surrounded by the crisp, clear air of the surrounding Serra da Estrela mountains. Inspired by local architecture and constructed using natural materials such as cork and wood.Check it out

Located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel, Pico do Refúgio is a mansion that dates to the beginning of the 17th century. Offering traditional-style houses with contemporary design, sea views and an outdoor swimming pool.Check it out

A 4-star boutique hotel located in São Miguel Island, in Vale das Furnas, home to the largest concentration of thermal waters in Europe. Featuring swimming pools and a Spa & Wellness centre.Check it out